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Don’t be deceived by the fake hosted cloud

It is important for businesses to recognise that not all “cloud” choices are actual cloud/SaaS options. Many on-premise vendors are “cloudwashing” their customers by offering hosted versions of their software. In a fake cloud, on-premise software lacks integration and poses risks related to upgrades, process integration, business viability of the service provider, customisation tools, and other issues.

It can be tempting to stray from the security roadmap security professionals have put in place when data breaches like the Sony and Anthem breaches are all over the news. But experts say it's crucial to stick to the security basics.